Color #71EB2D Color / Colour Code #71EB2D
This page shows the hex color code for color #71eb2d (#71EB2D). The colour is a green tone with 83% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #71EB2D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#71EB2D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 69, 99, and 129 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 99, 219, and 339 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #71EB2D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 99 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 99 to 144 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 99 with its complement at 279 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #71EB2D
Lightness variations at hue 99 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #71EB2D
Design Use Cases for #71EB2D
Vibrant Brand Color
#71EB2D has a strong 83% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 55% lightness, #71EB2D has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#71EB2D falls in the green range (hue 99). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #71EB2D (hue 99) to its complement at hue 279. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 129. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #71eb2d, #a92deb);
CSS Code for #71EB2D
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About Color #71EB2D (#71EB2D)
#71EB2D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 113 red, 235 green, and 45 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 99 degrees with 83% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #71EB2D is 177/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 81% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #71EB2D against white is 1.54:1 and against black is 13.62:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.62:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #A92DEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #71EB2D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CFEB2D and #2DEB4A, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #71EB2D?
- #71EB2D is Color #71EB2D, a green color (colour) with RGB(113, 235, 45), HSL(99, 83%, 55%), and CMYK(52%, 0%, 81%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 177/255.
- Is #71EB2D accessible for text?
- Against white, #71EB2D has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.62:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #71EB2D?
- The complementary colour is #A92DEB (hue 279). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CFEB2D and #2DEB4A. The triadic palette adds #2D70EB and #EB2D70 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #71EB2D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #71eb2d; or rgb(113, 235, 45); or hsl(99, 83%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 99 83% 55%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.